April 15, 2012 Archive

Books

• Manga Review: Ranma 1/2 Volume Seven by Rumiko Takahashi

  In this volume, Ranma auditions for the school play, tries to reverse his curse, and is blackmailed by Kodachi Kuno.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Apr 15, 2012

• Book Review: Ivyland by Miles Klee

  A darkly humorous novel for the adventurous.

  Review in Books — by maiah — on Apr 15, 2012

• Book Review: The Darlings by Christina Alger

  The cover of The Darlings blew me away and communicated everything I imagined about the text: opulence, New York wealth, and tragedy.

  Review in Books — by maiah — on Apr 15, 2012

• Book Review: An Accidental Affair by Eric Jerome Dickey

  Lust, blackmail, and revenge among Hollywood's elite.

  Review in Books — by The Dirty Lowdown — on Apr 15, 2012

Tastes

• Top 10 Beer Websites in 2012

  TOP 10 Beer Websites

  Review in Tastes — by bierfesten — on Apr 15, 2012

Politics

• Kim Jong-Un Speaks to His People

  Kim the Younger was relaxed as he spoke for the first time since his ascension to power.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Apr 15, 2012

• Land of the Free, Home of the Believers; Religion in America

  With some calling America a Christian nation and others proclaiming it to be stridently secular, where does the truth lie?

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Apr 15, 2012

• Equality Beyond Measure: Reconsidering the Legacy of Affirmative Action

  Affirmative action was initiated to level the field for women and minorities. Has it honestly lived up to its purpose?

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Apr 15, 2012

Video

• Blu-ray Review: In the Land of Blood and Honey

  Angelina Jolie's writing/directing debut is ugly, unforgiving, and unequivocally uninteresting.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 15, 2012

• DVD Review: Doctor Who - The Dæmons

  The Doctor is back and may or may not be dealing with the devil.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 15, 2012

• DVD Review: The Scarlet Worm (2011)

  The Scarlet Worm is an ambitious revisionist western which achieves more than you'd expect from its low budget.

  Review in Video — by K. George — on Apr 15, 2012

Sports

• Sounders FC Shut Out Colorado 1-0

  Seattle's scoring drought ends with an unlikely hero.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Apr 15, 2012

Sci/Tech

• Product Review: eers PCS-150 Sculpted Fitted Ear Buds

  Comfortable, secure, great sound quality and almost complete elimination of external noise - the ideal ear bud.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 15, 2012

Culture

• The Owl: Symbol of Both Good and Evil

  In terms of animal symbolism, owls occupy an intriguing and perhaps unique place in our consciousness in that they are used to represent both good and evil.

  Opinion in Culture — by Think It Over — on Apr 15, 2012

Gaming

• Nintendo 3DS Review: Spirit Camera

  In 15+ years of doing this, I've never wanted to send back a free game. This is the first.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 15, 2012

Music

• Music Review: The dB's - Falling Off The Sky

  What's 30 years between friends?

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 15, 2012